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What about a Special K meal bar (not snack bar) and small container of fruit (pineapples or mandarin oranges)? Meal bar had 10 g Protein. edie

Yes, I had the same. He explained it by saying it was like my stomach had trama with the fill and needed to adjust again. edie

Where is the old members list? Please. edie

Give us more details on how and where this site is. edie

1. Follow your doctors diet . 2. heal then start exercising slowly. 3. do your best on getting your liquids in. your band sister, edie

I really like the Special K meal bar. They have 10 g Protein. edie Not the snack bar

what is r and y? edie

Dear Jeannie, You should shout it out!!! 25% is GREAT!!! Half of half-way!! lol Exercise does make a difference. I think it really helps the mind too. There will be hills and valleys remember and keep up the good work. your band sister edie

I am going to attempt to answer one. I think your bmi is what determines if you need WLS (weight loss surgery). Welcome and good luck on your journey. edie

Am I missing where members list is? edie:)

Oh yeah!! edie

Have you tried Carnation instand breakfasts for your protein? That is what I use. edie

I think it sounds good. The portions are controlled , all different kinds of foods. What could be bad about it? your band sister, edie

You are probably doing this but.... eating slowly and sipping your liquids? Hope you are better. your band sister, edie

Llowe, This is the best decision and best money I have ever spent on myself. With following your doctor diet guideline , exercise (start out slowly) and getting your liquid in ... You will be a sucess. edie (at goal almost 2 months!!!!)

I didn't have any trouble when I added raisins to my walnut/raisin oatmeal. Yum. edie

You could just explain and educate!! Maybe they have a loved one who could benefit. edie

I have lost 100 in about 8 months and I didn't feel hungry just the opposite..FULL. edie

Wanted to get this to the top of posts. edie

Ruby, I started exercising about 6 weeks before my surgery. I would TRY to walk about 1/2 mile . It usually took me about 30 minutes. I felt large and like people were looking at me. I just told myself well at least I am doing it!!! After surgery I waited 7 days to start back on my 1/2 mile. I just wanted to be extra careful . I also bought a book called WLS for dummies. The best advice I got out of it was don't treat every meal like your last meal . I made sure I ate at my favorite restaurants too. Now at 9 months post surgery I have been back at those same restaurants and just couldn't the same volume. That was a myth I made in my mind. I thought I wouldn't eat again . Ha . I eat like a bander not a 255lb person. edie

Welcome to band land Allison, I am glad surgery went well. It is a wonderful journey. Remember do you best on drinking your liquids and try to get 30 minutes of exercise in each day. Help your band. Your band sister, edie

Welcome Amanda, You sound like you have a good head on your shoulders. You SHOULD be so excited. I wish I would have heard about lapband years ago. My outlook on life is so much brighter now. Just going out in public (which my weight never stopped me from doing) and knowing that I am not getting stared out helps me so much. I always felt like announcing everywhere "there are all sizes of people in the world!! Get over it !!". Best of luck, edie

Bless you, Ditto on getting any tempting foods out of the house. Eat what she eats (but more of course) would be very helpful too. If she can, walk away from your house this evening for 7 minutes and then walk back. If she is not exercising yet help get her going SLOWLY. you are very sweet , edie

Dear Deanna, I too WAS a food addict. I would eat only one meal aday but it went from 2pm to 2am. Sometimes I would even wake up a 6 am and go stuff something in my mouth and go back to sleep. I would go thru a whole bag of candy in one evening. No small bags for me either. It has been nine months since my surgery and I really don't have the craving like I did in the first 6 mos. I really did miss the volume of food I wasn't getting anymore. My 20,18 and then 16 jeans felt so good. It made the loss of volume better for me. So like others before me have said it is a mind game that you and your brain go thru. Be brave and get healthy, edie

That is such an incredible feeling that you have in the dressing room ,isn't it? You feel like hollering it out for the whole store to hear. It is truly a "high" and I am happy for you. Yes, you dd is so CUTE and you should be so proud of her. Be proud of yourself for getting healthier for you and your family. your band sister, edie